Photos: James Earl Jones through the years
James Earl Jones, an American actor whose career spans more than seven decades, turned 91 on Jan. 17, 2022. Here's a look back at his career.
James Earl Jones 1980
Actress Lauren Bacall congratulates actor James Earl Jones, center, and Maria Tucci, right, following the opening of “A Lesson from Aloes,” in which Jones and Tucci appear, Nov. 18, 1980 in New York. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
East Side-West Side Jones
Director Tom Gries looks over the shoulders as actors James Earl Jones and Diana Sands, go over their lines. Jones and Sands, who play the roles of young lovers in "Who Do You Kill," an episode of the television series "East Side-West Side," Sept. 25, 1963. Here, Jones, as Joe, and Sands as Ruth, appear in a scene in a bar in which Ruth works. (AP Photo/Ruben Goldberg)
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones, star of "The Great White Hope," at his New York apartment, Feb. 28, 1969. (AP Photo/Rooney)
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones, star of "The Great White Hope" signs petition to President Nixon asking for drastic measures to secure immediate peace in Vietnam. Mrs. Wyman is a member of the interblock council for peace in Vietnam, sponsors of the petition to the President. Shown March 31, 1969. (AP Photo)
Coretta Scott King, James Earl Jones
Coretta Scott ing, widow of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, chats with actor James Earl Jones backstage at the National Theater in Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1977. Jones is starring at the theater as Paul Robeson. (AP Photo/Harvey Georges)
"Roots" Jones
James Earl Jones plays Alex Haley in a scene fro the television mini-series "Roots: The Next Generations," Feb. 1, 1979. Here, Haley is in the African village of Juffure, listening to the storyteller - and finding his roots. (AP Photo)
Waiting For Reviews Jones
James Earl Jones and his fiancee Ceci Hart sit at Sardi's in New York, after his opening in "Othello", Feb. 4, 1982. Waiting at Sardi's for the first reviews is a Broadway tradition. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Holocaust Commemoration Jones
James Earl Jones goes over his lines during a rehearsal for "An Evening of Commemoration" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., April 30, 1984. The performance, sponsored by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, is to commemorate and recognize the people who lived and died during the Holocaust. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi)
James Earl Jones
Veteran actor James Earl Jones is pictured, Jan. 9, 1990. (AP Photo)
James Earl Jones
Veteran actor James Earl Jones gets a pie in the face, Sunday, August 25, 1991 during opening remarks for the 43rd Annual Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif. The pie toss was part of the planned ceremony, however, as the thrower can be seen hiding in the podium where Jones spoke. Jones later won the award for best supporting actor in a mini-series, "Heatwave." (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Emmys Jones
Actor James Earl Jones, with his wife Cecilia Hart, arrives at the Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif., Aug. 26, 1991. Jones went on to win two Emmys, one for best actor in a drama series for "Gabriel's Fire," the other for best supporting actor in a mini-series or special for "Heat Wave." (AP Photo/Julie Markes)
Willie Mays and James Earl Jones
Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays accepts a tributary award from actor James Earl Jones during taping of the “Baseball Relief: An All-Star Comedy Salute” on Saturday, Oct. 3, 1993 in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo/Mark J Terill)
Joneses "Lion King" Premiere
James Earl Jones, left, greets the press along with his wife Cecilia, center, and son Flynn, right, at the premiere of "The Lion King" in Los Angeles, June 12, 1994. James Earl Jones is on e of the stars of the new Disney film along with Whoopi Goldberg and Matthew Broderick. (AP Photo/Tara Farrell)
James Earl Jones
Actor James Earl Jones poses for a photograph backstage at the Golden Theater Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 in New York. Jones plays the role of Hoke in Alfred Uhry's 'Driving Miss Daisy'. (AP Photo Stephen Chernin)
Oscars Redgrave Jones
FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2010 file photo, James Earl Jones, left, and Vanessa Redgrave appear at the curtain call for the opening night of "Driving Miss Daisy" on Broadway in New York. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says it will honor Redgrave Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 in London, where she is starring with Jones in the London production of “Driving Miss Daisy.” Jones is to receive an honorary Oscar Saturday at the Governors Awards, but says he'll participate in the Los Angeles ceremony by video so he can continue “Daisy's” run and fete Redgrave in person. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)
James Earl Jones
FILE - This Jan. 17, 2012 file photo shows actor James Earl Jones attending the premiere of "Coriolanus" at the Paris Theater in New York. Jones has been named the 2012 recipient of the Marian Anderson Award, which honors artists whose leadership benefits humanity. The critically acclaimed stage and screen actor will accept the award at a Nov. 19 gala at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)
James Earl Jones
FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2013 file photo, actor James Earl Jones poses for photos in Sydney, Australia. James Earl Jones will be recognized for his voiceover career. Jones who is currently starring on Broadway in a revival of “You Can’t Take It With You” will be honored with his award Sunday night at the Museum of the Moving Image. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
Cecilia Hart, James Earl Jones
Cecilia Hart, left, and James Earl Jones arrive at the Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre on Sunday, June 12, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
People-James Earl Jones
FILE - In this June 12, 2016 file photo, James Earl Jones arrives at the Tony Awards in New York. The Tony Awards Administration Committee said Thursday that Jones will receive the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre at the June 11 Tony Awards. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
Celebrity Birthdays - Jan 16-22
FILE - James Earl Jones accepts the special Tony award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre at the 71st annual Tony Awards on June 11, 2017, in New York. Jones turns 91 on Jan 17. (Photo by Michael Zorn/Invision/AP, File)
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